Obituaries

Glenn  David Ergle

Glenn David Ergle

Mar 5, 2017



ERGLE-Glenn David Ergle, age 67, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband to Peggie Shealy Ergle for 47 years and son of the late David and Ruby Cushman Ergle, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2017. When he and Peggie got married in 1969, he became an instant father, role model and mentor to her four children. He was an employee of...

Robert  R. Fordham,  Jr.

Robert R. Fordham, Jr.

Mar 3, 2017



FORDHAM-Robert R. Fordham, Jr., age 64, of Beech Island, S.C., loving husband for 29 years to Betty Austin Fordham and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Fordham, Sr., entered into rest at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Ga. on Wednesday, March 3, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters; Carla Wells and Coleen...

Mary  Jordan Key

Mary Jordan Key

Mar 2, 2017

KEY-Mary Jordan Key, age 77, of Graniteville, S.C., wife of the late Roland Key and daughter of the late Henry D. Jordan, Jr. and the late Addis Sanders Jordan, entered into rest on Thursday, March 2, 2017. She is survived by a son Kenny Key of the home; three grandchildren, Hannah, Haley and Hayden and a great grandson, Braxley. She...

Jennie Lee Yarborough Renew

Jennie Lee Yarborough Renew

Feb 23, 2017



RENEW-Jennie Lee Yarborough Renew, age 70, wife of the late Milton C. Renew and daughter of the late Charles A. and Jennie Cushman Yarborough, departed this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richie and Tracy Renew of Gaston, S.C.; grandchildren,...

Loyd  Victor Herron

Loyd Victor Herron

Feb 20, 2017



Herron – Loyd Victor Herron, age 75, beloved husband to Mary Ann Chavis Herron, son of the late Cecil and Leila Baughman Herron, entered into eternal rest on Monday February 20th, 2017 at his residence. In addition to his wife, Mr. Herron is survived by sons Martin (Dianne) Herron, and Dr. Prentiss (Mike Lusk) Herron, sister in law; Carrie Herron,...

Opal  M. Nunley

Opal M. Nunley

Feb 19, 2017



Nunley – Opal M. Nunley, age 69, beloved wife of Karl Nunley, and daughter of the late Moncie and Vada Blankenship Estep, entered into eternal rest on Sunday February 19th, 2017. In addition to her husband she is survived by son; Karl J. Nunley, grandson that she raised and calls her mom; Ryan Nunley, daughter; Karlotta J. Humphrey, brothers; Audley...

Hulitt Hawkins

Hulitt Hawkins

Feb 17, 2017



AIKEN, S. C.-Hulitt Hawkins, age 84, husband of the late Evelyn Bitters Hawkins and son of the late Frank Hawkins and the late Lillie Day Hawkins, entered into rest on Friday, February 17, 2017. He is survived by daughters, Diane Hudson and Darlene Raines; a son, Douglas Hawkins; nine grandchildren, two angel grandbabies, thirteen great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and...

Herbert Watkins

Herbert Watkins

Feb 13, 2017



Aiken SC - Herbert Watkins, age 82, loving husband for 62 years to Juanita Redd Watkins and son of the late James C. Watkins, Sr. and the late Fannie Wheeler Watkins, entered into rest on Monday, February 13, 2017. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Wallace Watkins, Don (Dana) Watkins both of Aiken and Wyman (Courtney)...

Jeanette  Doolittle Newman

Jeanette Doolittle Newman

Feb 13, 2017



NORTH AUGUSTA-Jeanette “Jackie” Doolittle Newman, age 68, daughter of the late Jack Doolittle, Sr. and the late Beatrice Chriswell Doolittle, entered into rest at her residence on Monday, February 13, 2017. She is survived by brothers, David (Ruby)Doolittle of Gloverville, S.C., Timothy Doolittle and Farrell (Shirley) Doolittle both of North Augusta, S.C. and Eddie (Naomi) Chriswell of Ninety Six,...

Rosser  Andrew Crumpton

Rosser Andrew Crumpton

Feb 11, 2017



Crumpton – Rosser Andrew Crumpton, age 49, beloved husband to Mrs. Merry Felicia Brown Crumpton, and son of the late William H. and Josie Barton Crumpton, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 11th, 2017. In addition to his wife Mr. Crumpton was survived by his sister and brother in law; Teresa and Guy McGahee. Mr. Crumpton was born in...

David  J. Falls

David J. Falls

Feb 10, 2017

Falls - Mr. David J. Falls, age 66, of North Augusta SC, beloved husband of 43 years to Mrs. Mary Turner Falls, entered into rest on Friday February 10th, 2017. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he is the son of the late James and Bernadine Bigelow Falls. In addition to his wife he is survived by his brother; James (Katie) Falls,...

Gale  Williams Whisenant

Gale Williams Whisenant

Feb 7, 2017



WARRENVILLE, S.C.-Gale Williams Whisenant, age 76, daughter of the late George W. Williams and the late Eunice Turner Williams, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She is survived by a son, Wes (Wendy) Whisenant and a daughter, Kim (Clint) Anderson both of Aiken, S.C.; grandchildren, Maci Johnson, Kelby Moseley, Merrill Whisenant, Matt Anderson and Cohen Anderson; sisters, Judy...

Betty  Murrell Cato

Betty Murrell Cato

Feb 2, 2017



CATO-Betty Murrell Cato, age 88, of Aiken, S.C., loving wife of the late William E. Cato and daughter of the late Austin Murrell and the late Dehlia Holley Murrell, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Olivia Cato Bland of Aiken, S.C. and Diane Cato Price of Evans, Ga.; a sister, Dorothy...

Robert  William Taylor

Robert William Taylor

Feb 2, 2017

Taylor – Robert William “Bobby” Taylor, age 46, entered into eternal rest on Thursday February 2nd, 2017. Mr. Taylor is survived by his mother; Jennie Easton Murphy and stepfather Michael Murphy, brother; Christopher McRae, and his fiancé of 13 years; Angela Channell. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Caldwell Taylor. He had a passion for hunting and...

Gilbert  B. Ryals

Gilbert B. Ryals

Jan 26, 2017



Gilbert B. Ryals, age 84, Son of the late Shade and Bertha Hudson Ryals, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 26th, 2017. He was survived by son; Gilbert Ryals, Jr., daughter; Amanda Cason, brother; Lamar Ryals, grandchildren; Kelly (Sammy) Miller, Chad (Maranda) Moxley, Chris Moxley, and Shannon (Deneen) Ryals, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition...

Harvey  Haskell Stone,  III

Harvey Haskell Stone, III

Jan 22, 2017



Aiken SC – Harvey Haskell Stone III, age 25, beloved son of Harvey H. and Anna Stone Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday January 22nd, 2017. Mr. Stone is survived by his son; Harvey Haskell Stone IV, brothers; Andrew and Marshall Stone, sisters; Carrie, Cora, and Destiny Stone, and grandparents;, Patricia W. Stone, Calvin and Deborah Spires, and Ricky...

Sandra  Darlene Strom

Sandra Darlene Strom

Jan 21, 2017



Sandra Darlene Strom, age 57, daughter of the late Grady and Leila Durden Strom, entered into rest at Pruitt Health in North Augusta on Saturday, January 21, 2017. She is survived by sons Christopher (Robin) Pearson of Graniteville and Steven Pearson of Warrenville; sisters, Jacqueline S. McClain of Graniteville and Brenda Strom of Warrenville and five grandchildren. She was born...

Clara  Jean Dubose

Clara Jean Dubose

Jan 17, 2017



Dubose – Clara Jean Dubose, age 76 entered into eternal rest on Tuesday January 17th, 2017. She is survived by her sons; Rickey (Deana) Dubose of Aiken SC, Glenn (Teresa) Dubose of Ridgespring SC, and brother; Chester Snipes, Jr. of Ridgespring SC. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gerald Talmadge Dubose and parents Chester and Ada Davis...

Virginia  Taylor Raborn

Virginia Taylor Raborn

Jan 14, 2017



Virginia Taylor Raborn, age 82, loving wife for 67 years to George L. Raborn, Sr. and daughter of the late Manley “Son” Taylor and the late Rowena Seigler Taylor, entered into rest at her residence, with her family by her side on Saturday, January 14, 2017. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, George L. (Mary...

Debra  Rene Wilson

Debra Rene Wilson

Jan 13, 2017



WARRENVILLE, S.C.-Debra Rene Randall Wilson, age 44, loving wife of Michael James Wilson, and daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Randall and the late Mary Sue Bost Randall, entered into rest at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 13, 2017. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Raven Randall; a son, Hunter Wilson; stepsisters, Teresa...